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A gilt-bronze-mounted green stained sycamore, bois citronnier, tulipwood and parquetry table à écrire in Louis XVI style
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze, sycamore, lemonwood, tulipwood, glass, leather
- 72cm. high, 41cm. wide, 36cm. deep; 2ft. 4½in., 1ft. 4¼in., 1ft. 2¼in.
with a three-quarter galleried top above three drawers, the top drawer fitted with a leather-lined writing slide and receptacles for writing implements, inkpot and sander, on square tapering legs joined by a shelf on gilt-bronze block feet, the whole inlaid with trelliswork enclosing flowerheads, bearing the stamp R.V.L.C.
Provenance
Partridge, London.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. The colours are more vibrant and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Writing slide in top drawer slightly warped. Minor tarnishing to gilt-bronze receptacles. Very slight warping to stretcher.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."